PSCH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Precognition, Observer-Expectancy Effect, Psych
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To understand psychological phenomenon (like memory) we apply the scientific method. Definition: an integrated set of statements designed to account for, predict, and even suggest ways of controlling certain phenomena. Definition: where a scientific examines some behaving person/ animal in their natural environment. Observations of human or animal in natural environment. Observer bias and participant self- conscious can distort results results. Definition: examination of some phenomenon in an individual, group, or situation. We learned a great deal of information about memory from the patient hm. Many case studies shed light on brain function, which is the goal of neuropsychology. Intensive examination of a specific individual or situation. Provide detailed descriptive analysis of new, complex, or rare phenomenon. Definition: a research method that usually involves giving people questionnaires designed to understand their attitudes, beliefs, intentions, etc. Features: questions asked to a large number of people. Socially acceptable answer might be given instead o the truth.
